Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common in the US, but many Americans mistakenly believe they aren't at risk because they consume vitamin-D-fortified foods (such as milk). There are very few foods that actually have therapeutic levels of vitamin D naturally and even fortified foods do not contain enough vitamin D to support your health needs. Despite its name, vitamin D … [Read more...]
Vitamin D: Deficiency In Women And How To Overcome It
Vitamin D deficiency in women is quite common. Women Fitness brings a complete resource on how to overcome deficiency of this vital sunshine vitamin in human body. Vitamin D is important for bones, muscles and overall health and more so in women. It is made in our bodies through a series of processes that start when our skin is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Recommendation For Stronger Bones
Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is used in the absorption of calcium. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive in the body, and have limited ability to function as a vitamin. The liver and … [Read more...]
New Guidelines On Vitamin D, Released.
According to a Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) new guidelines, children and adults over the age of one should have 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D every day. In a change to previous advice, SACN is now recommending: a reference nutrient intake (RNI) of 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day, throughout the year, for everyone in the general population … [Read more...]
Yoga & Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects as many as 6% of the general population. Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body. This can lead to pain, irregular bleeding, and problems getting pregnant. While some women with endometriosis remain asymptomatic, others experience dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, … [Read more...]
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